Insect Hotels Draw Important Pollinators to the Waterfront

Jan 3

Written By Marina McCaney | Marketing Manager

*Volunteers from CareFirst help install an insect hotel at Rash Field Park*

Wildlife gardening, or intentionally creating sustainable environments for surrounding creatures, is an important part of caring for our waterfront parks and gardens. One engaging way of doing this is by creating bee and insect hotels! These sculptural elements offer an inviting place to stay for certain insects, including bees. It’s a win-win situation- the hotels bring beneficial insects to the waterfront by providing them a safe place to nest.

In 2023, with the help of our volunteers from organizations like CareFirst, Morgan Stanley, and BGE, we installed 2 new insect hotels and maintained 2 existing ones.

You can check out the hotels at Lancaster Canal and Rash Field- see who you find vacationing there!

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Marina McCaney | Marketing Manager

Marina is a Marylander who has lived in Baltimore for the past 5 years. Before joining Waterfront Partnership, she worked on the restoration team at Chesapeake Bay Foundation and with Maryland small businesses. In her free time she enjoys hiking, reading, writing, and searching for the best oat milk latte in Baltimore.

Insect Hotels Draw Important Pollinators to the Waterfront

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